2014 Pickleball Canada National Open Championship July 4 - 6, 2014

2014 Pickleball Canada National Open Championship:

The 3rd Pickleball Canada National Open Championship was held at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre in Abbotsford, B.C. on July 4 - 6, 2014. About 200 participants came from as far as Ontario, Florida and Alaska to compete in the largest pickleball tournament in Canada!

There were 20 events including Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, Open and Under 55, Open Singles, doubles and mixed doubles. As a Sanctioned Tournament, PCO members are eligible to receive Tier 1 Tournament Points.

Pickleball Canada has some Board members in attendance: Shirley Shepherd, Ed Burke and Merrie Lee. PCO Area Ambassadors from B.C. participated: Mike Shepherd (Abbotsford), Mike Carter (Osoyoos), Roberta Meakin (Penticton), Tim Mah (Kamloops), Jim Saunders (Kelowna), John Savoy (Nanaimo), Carol Haworth (Chilliwack), Gord Griffin (Chilliwack), Denis Zhekhovskiy (Vancouver), Peter Darvill (Ladner/Richmond), Karen Renfrew (Sunshine Coast), Linda Brown (Salmon Arm).

Among the competitors were the top 5.0 players in the world from Canada and the USA: Jennifer Lucore, Billy and Darcie Jacobsen, Chris Miller, Christine Barksdale, Wesley Gabrielsen, Steve Wong, Luba Zhekhovskaya, Denis Zhekhovskiy, Theresa Orcutt, Cherilyn Drake, Scott Lennan, Glenn Griffin, Maurice Parobec, Dave Touchet, Andrew Mckimmon and Che Cui.

Pickleball Canada would like to thank all the tournament sponsors: Tourism Abbotsford, Pro-Lite Sports, Onix Sports, Pickleball Depot, Pickleball International, Courtside Sports, IGA, Kintec, North Bellingham Golf Course, Murray GM Abbotsford, Great Clips and Ocean Park Pizza.

At the Opening Ceremony, City of Abbotsford Recreation Coordinator Ryan Coreau and Deputy Mayor of City of Abbotsford Les Barkman welcomed the participants and sang Canada and the USA National anthems. Shirley Shepherd, President of Pickleball Canada welcomed everyone and thanked the City of Abbotsford, Jenny Thornton, Ryan Coreau, Alanna Carmichael and Kim Griffith for hosting this National event.

A big thank you go to all the referees and volunteers: Ed Burke, Carol Haworth, Gord Griffin, Ken Witt, Judy Newman, Peter Darvill, Brian Parkes, Danny Garinger, Allan and Julie Turner, Gerry Logan, Janet Hutchinson, Anne and Ralph Laury, Henrietta Waters, Gail Dorst... Many thanks to Abbotsford Recreation Centre for providng delicious lunch, snacks and beverages. Thank you for your support, hard work, dedication and efforts for making the 2014 Pickleball Canada National Open Championship a great success!

Tournament Results Pickleball Caanda National Open Championship July 4 - 6, 2014

Tournament Results

Pickleball Canada National Open Championship - 2014-07-04
Men - Singles
	Gold	Silver	Bronze
Open	Wesley Gabrielsen	Brian Lam	Chris Miller
Women - Singles
	Gold	Silver	Bronze
Open	Jennifer Lucore	Roberta Meakin	Shelley Lawrence
Men - Doubles
	Gold	Silver	Bronze
55+	Maurice Parobac - Dan Jmaeff	Brian Lam - Garry Lum	Glenn Cho - Henry Paynter
60+	Doug Dimery, - Jim Scorgie	Tim Mah - Ross Perkin	Louis Lalonde - Ray Timbers
65+	Brian Parkes - Rich Skaare	Peter Darvill - John Kusch	Matt Khan - Henry Meerkerk
70+	Ron Hohman - Larry Silver	Jim Saunders - Doug Ross	Tim Ames - Danny Hui
Open	Steve Wong - Glenn Griffin	Chris Miller - Billy Jacobsen	Denis Zhekhovskiy - Scott Lenan
Under 55	Dave Touchet - Andrew McKimmon	Rob Schneider -Dave Briones	Michael Epp - Mark Lowe
Women - Doubles
	Gold	Silver	Bronze
55+	Karen Sawatsky -Terry Welch	Lori Beechinor - Mary Dallas	Beryl Kusch -Claire Pool
60+	Brenda Jmaeff -Nancy Stern	Elaine Lerner - Teresa Orcutt	Shirley Edwards - Mida Postler
65+	Linda Brown - Sharon Moore	Doreen Holmes - Faye Oakes
70+	Alice Tym - Betty Silver	Karin Rees - Silvia Simpson	Merrie Lee - Barbara Miachika
Open	Christine Barksdale - Luba Zhekhovskaya	Jennifer Lucore - Darcie Jacobsen	Cookie Drake - Che Cui
Under 55	Fion Chou - Magdalene Choy	Karen Heinrichs - Kim Hun Kopp	Jill Jackson - Elizabeth Peckham
Mixed Doubles
	Gold	Silver	Bronze
55+	Ken Franz - Karen Sawatsky	Matt Annan - Terry Welch	Maurice Parobec - Rosemary Nichol
60+	John Savoy - Nancy Stern	Brian Parkes - Elaine Lerner	Dan Jmaeff - Brenda Jmaeff
65+	David Ulis - Anne Mccallum	Jim Saunders - Terry Saunders	John Kusch - Kathleen Parkes
70+	Alice Tym - Ron Hohman	Larry Silver - Betty Silver	Andy Bakogeorge - Sharon Moore
Open	Christine Barksdale - Wesley Gabrielsen	Steve Wong - Cookie Drake	Luba Zhekhovskaya - Denis Zhekhovskiy
Under 55	Andrew McKimmon - Fion Chou	Roberta Meakin - Peter Neumann	Magdalene Choy - Peter Darvill

2014 National Tournament Information July 4th, 5th and 6th, 2014

The draws will be posted at ARC on Friday July 4th.

Please note the following information for the tournament. This information can also be found in the tournament guide.

· Opening ceremony will take place at 8 am on July 4 in the ARC gym

· The Registration table will open at 7 am on July 4th, 5th and 6th. Players must check in at registration table and sign waivers before playing.

· Each day matches start at 8:30 am July 4th, 5th and 6th. Practise time Thursday July 3 at 5pm to 8pm.

· Social dinner at Phoenix Lounge, Abbotsford at 6:30pm on July 4.

· 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ Men's and Women's Doubles and 55+, 70+ Mixed Doubles are round robin format.

· 60+, 65+ Mixed Doubles, Open Mixed Doubles and Under 55 Mixed Doubles are Double Elimination format.

· Open and Under 55 Men's and Women's Doubles, Open Men's and Women's Singles are Double Elimination format.

· Please check in one hour before your event.

· Please be warmed up and ready for your match when it is announced.

· Lunch is available between 12pm- 1:30pm. No Breaks will be given for lunch.

· Free indoor/outdoor parking

We look forward to seeing everyone here in Abbotsford.

2014 National Open Championship Schedule of Events

2014 National Open Championship Schedule of Events

Friday July 4

Time                          ARC Gym 1                       ARC Gym 2

8:30am - 11am          55+ Men’s Doubles           60+ Women’s Doubles

11am - 1pm               60+ Men’s Doubles          70+ Men’s Doubles

12pm - 1:30pm          Lunch available 12pm - 1:30pm  No breaks in play for lunch

                                  Medal Presentations throughout day

1pm - 3pm                 65+ Men’s Doubles         55+ Women’s Doubles  

 3-6pm                      65+ Women’s Doubles     70+ Women’s Doubles

Saturday, July 5

Time                          ARC Gym 1                       ARC Gym 2

8:30am - 11am          60+ Mixed Doubles           55+ Mixed Doubles

11am - 1pm               65+ Mixed Doubles          70+ Mixed Doubles

12pm - 1:30pm          Lunch available 12pm - 1:30pm  No breaks in play for lunch

                                  Medal Presentations throughout day

1pm - 5pm                Open Mixed Doubles          Under 55 Mixed Doubles 

Sunday, July 6

Time                          ARC Gym 1                          ARC Gym 2

8:30am - 11am          Open Men's Doubles             Open Women's Doubles

11am - 1pm               Under 55 Women's Doubles  Under 55 Men's Doubles

12pm - 1:30pm          Lunch available 12pm - 1:30pm  No breaks in play for lunch

                                  Medal Presentations throughout day

1pm - 5pm                Open Men's Singles           Open Women's Singles

Schedule is subject to change. Check in will take place on the morning of your event at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre. 

Note: Event times are approximate, some delays in event times may occur.

**Registration table will be open at 7am on Friday, July 4, Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6. Please arrive early.  

Player meeting at 8am**

Top Players of the World Competing in Pickleball Canada National Open Championship July 4 to 6, 2014

Pickleball Canada National Open Championship at  Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Road, Abbotsford, B.C. on July 4th, 5th and 6th, 2014.  Top Players of the world will be competing in the Mens and Womens Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles in Age, Open and Under 55 categories. 

Top 5.0 players from Canada and the USA will be competing for the National Champions titles.  Top players in the Open Mens Doubles include Steve Wong/Glenn Griffin, Chris Miller/Billy Jacobsen, Denis Zhekhovskiy/Scott Lennan.  Top players in Open Womens Doubles include Jennifer Lucore/Darcie Jacobsen, Luba Zhekhovskaya/Christine Barksdale, Cherilyn Drake/Che Cui.  Top players in Open Mixed Doubles include Wesley Gabrielsen/Christine Barksdale, Steve Wong/Cherilyn Drake, Denis Zehkhovskiy/Luba Zhekhosskaya, Scott Lennan/Theresa Orcutt.  Open Singles top players include Wesley Gabrielsen, Chris Miller, Jennifer Lucore, Darcie jacobsen, Marco Jankowiak.  Don't miss these exciting National Championship matches, it's like watching world famous tennis players Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams.
Update:  Spectators are welcome to watch the competition free of charge but food are reserved for paid participants only. You can purchase food at ARC Cafe in the Abbotsford Recreation Centre. There is free indoor and Outdoor parking.    
  

Social Dinner at Phonenix Lounge on July 4

Join us for a social dinner at 6:30pm on Friday July 4 at the Phoenix Lounge & Global Dining on 33780 King Road, Abbotsford.

The Phoenix Lounge & Global Dining are both located next to each other across from the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. The cost of dinner is NOT included in the National tournament. Each player will need to pay their own bill.
$10.00 Dinner Special Menu offered are:
1. Hi-Rise Burger -grilled 1/4 pound Prime Rib burger garnished with all the trimmings
served with sea-salted fries or garden salad
2. The Margherita 10” pizza topped with fresh basil, tomato and rich tomato sauce, topped
with melted Mozzarella, Monterey Jack & Bocconcini cheese.
3. Old Style fish & chips cod loin in a light beer batter, served with fries and tartar sauce.
Other items on the menu and drinks can be purchased at the regular price.

PICKLEBALL CANADA NATIONAL OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP July 4 - 6, 2014

PICKLEBALL CANADA NATIONAL OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP   July 4 - 6, 2014  Abbotsford Recreational Centre  2499 McMillan Road, Abbotsford, B.C.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Abbotsford is located on Hwy-1 (TransCanada) in southwest British Columbia, approx. 5 km north of the U.S. border and approx. 70 km southeast of Vancouver.
1. Head northwest on Sumas Way toward S Fraser Way (700m)
2. Take the Old Yale Road exit (280m)
3. Merge onto Old Yale Rd (750m)
4. Turn right onto McMillan Rd (650m)
5. Turn right into back parking lot 2499 McMillan Rd.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
• Event start times will be sent out to all participants. 
• Opening Ceremony will be held at 8:00 am on July 4 at ARC.
• Players must sign waivers at registration desk before playing. 
• Abbotsford Recreation Centre is hosting this National sanctioned event by Pickleball Canada.
• Please check in one hour before your event.
• Please be warmed up and ready for your match when it is announced.
• Lunch is available between 12pm- 1:30pm. No Breaks will be given for lunch.
• Practice time for Pickleball Tournament Participants at ARC and will be Thursday, July 3, 2014 5pm – 8pm $2 drop in or membership cards (NOT including senior’s activity memberships) 

Friday July 4:

Men’s and Women’s Doubles 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+,

Saturday July 5:

Mixed Doubles 55+,60+,65+,70+, Open Mixed Doubles, Under 55 Mixed Doubles,

Sunday July 6:

Open Men’s and Women’s Doubles, Under 55 Men’s and Women’s Doubles, Open Men’s and Women’s Singles